January 1, Israel Targets Hamas Leaders in Qatar Strike

Wyatt’s Take

• Israel hit Hamas leaders hiding in Doha, Qatar.
• The attack aimed at those linked to the October 7 massacre.
• Qatar and the U.S. both responded to the operation.

Israel struck at Hamas top brass in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, saying these leaders ran terror operations and planned the October 7 attack. The military called it a precise strike and said they tried to avoid harming civilians by using special munitions and intelligence.

Hamas leaders have long held their headquarters outside Gaza. Israeli officials said Hamas chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya was among those targeted, following his meeting with Qatar’s prime minister the day before.

The United States, an ally of both Israel and Qatar, got a heads-up on the planned strike. Following the reports of missiles hitting Doha, the U.S. embassy issued a shelter-in-place order for Americans in the area.

Qatar’s foreign ministry condemned what it labeled a cowardly attack on residential buildings sheltering Hamas members, saying it would not tolerate Israel’s actions. Israel said the operation was fully their own, and no one else was involved.

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Wyatt Matters

Folks across Middle America know that standing up to terrorism is tough work. This strike shows what happens when leaders take matters into their own hands, sending a message that safety and security can’t be taken for granted, especially when innocent people are on the line.